What are your experiences with Richmond American Homes? [more inside]
posted by Xuff on May 2, 2009 - 2 answers

In the movie "Topsy-Turvy," what is the sprightly march-like music that leads into the oyster lunch scene? I can't get it out of my head; it's been my earworm since February. I posted this question on the IMDb message boards, with no results.
posted by BostonTerrier on Apr 18, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me find more Mom-and-Pop shops in AZ. I'm looking for quirky shops just full of weird stuff - preferably craft supplies, home decor, clothing or second-hand stuff. [more inside]
posted by RunawayOctober on Apr 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Why are Gilbert & Sullivan so popular today, at least compared to other light opera composers? I find it hard to believe that they were the only ones creating works in that vein; so why is it that today they're the only ones we remember? [more inside]
posted by Johnny Assay on Mar 9, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm working on a research paper on 19th century American Art, more specifically Gilbert Stuart's portrait "George Washington on Dorchester Heights' done in 1806....and I've hit a wall. I'm trying to find any information on Stuart's motivation behind depicting George Washington next to a giant horse's rump and I can't seem to locate any official (or unofficial) sources that address that. [more inside]
posted by eatcake on Dec 4, 2006 - 8 answers

A friend is making a mix cd for a friend named Eileen. She'd like all the songs to somehow be themed around the names Eileen, Lola (her daughter) and Gilbert (her husband). What songs should she include? [more inside]
posted by sa3z on Oct 16, 2005 - 25 answers